This ‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ Xbox controller is under $80 at Amazon, and I’m pre-ordering it for the spikes alone

AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER: As of April 17, the Xbox Wireless Controller – Doom: The Dark Ages Limited Edition is available for preorder at Amazon for $79.99. It ships on April 30 and includes bonus in-game content for Doom: The Dark Ages.

I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect to be tempted by another Xbox controller in 2025. But then Microsoft put demon-slaying aesthetics, medieval armor, and spikes (actual 3D helmet spikes) on a gamepad, and here we are. The Doom: The Dark Ages limited edition controller is up for preorder at Amazon for $79.99, and I already know this thing is going to look ridiculous on my desk in the best possible way.

Originally, this was supposed to be a timed-exclusive preorder through Microsoft until April 18. Amazon clearly didn’t feel like waiting and opened early orders, which I’m not mad about. I think the timing is perfect if you’re already fired up for Doom: The Dark Ages and want something to flex while you count the days until launch.

This controller leans fully into the new game’s brutal, medieval tone. It’s matte green like the Slayer’s armor, covered in silver spikes, and the ABXY buttons are written in Sentinel runes like some cursed relic. There’s even a blood-red thumbstick and orange trigger for that extra demon-slaying flair. And the grips? Rubberized with a leather-like texture, because of course they are. It’s exactly the kind of overdesigned nonsense I love in game merch.

• Price: $79.99

• Retailer: Amazon

• Compatibility: Xbox Series X/S, PC (Bluetooth, USB-C), cloud gaming

• Preorder Date: April 17, 2025

• Release Date: April 30, 2025

• Design: Matte green armor, 3D silver spikes, Sentinel alphabet ABXY buttons, red thumbstick, orange trigger

• Features: Rubberized, leather-like grips

• Bonus: Includes Doom Slayer Executioner skin for Doom: The Dark Ages

• Game: Not included

Functionally, it’s a standard Xbox Wireless Controller, which means it works on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and through Bluetooth for cloud gaming. So it’s not reinventing the wheel, but it does come with a code for the Doom Slayer Executioner skin in Doom: The Dark Ages. Which is pretty epic if you want to look like a menace right out the gate.